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Dozens of supporters hail convicted ex-Ald. Ed Burke as devoted public servant
A flood of letters made public this week reinforced what nearly everyone in Chicago already knows: Ed Burke was an extremely powerful man.
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Editorial: Hey, United Airlines, no targeted ads at 30,000 feet, please
If United Airlines wants to tailor seat-back ads to whomever is sitting there, it should...
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US gas prices are falling. Experts point to mild demand at the pump ahead of summer travel
Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S. That's bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks. The AAA motor club says the national average for gas prices on Monday...
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Joey Chestnut out of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 40, has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. At last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest he downed 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.
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WNBA rookies draw near-record crowds and record TV ratings in 1st month of the season
The first month of the WNBA season drew its highest attendance since the league’s second season in 1998 and the best television ratings in its history.
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A Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children is thrown out by a federal judge
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care...
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Feds say ex-Ald. Ed Burke used his power on ‘dark path’ of corruption, seek 10 years in prison
Federal prosecutors are asking for 10 years in prison for former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke,...
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Marquette University President Michael Lovell dies in Rome
Marquette University President Michael Lovell died Sunday in Rome after a three-year battle with cancer....
Immigration
Mexico’s tactic to cut immigration to the US: wear out migrants
Driven by mounting pressure from the U.S. to block millions of vulnerable people headed north,...
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A young mother’s murder horrified central Illinois. Decades later, the family convicted in her death says DNA proves they’re innocent.
The ex-husband and in-laws of Karyn Hearn Slover were convicted in her death, but the...
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After ‘overwhelming feedback,’ IHSA approves basketball shot clock for the 2026-27 season
The Illinois High School Association also tweaked its schedule for the state finals.
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Blinken calls on Hamas to accept Gaza cease-fire plan after UN Security Council strongly endorses it
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the U.N. Security Council’s vote in...
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Today in Sports History: Los Angeles Kings win their first NHL championship
In 2012, The Los Angeles Kings win their first NHL championship, defeating the New Jersey...
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Lula Cafe is Chicago’s sole James Beard Restaurant and Chef award winner for 2024
The awards are widely considered one of the highest culinary honors in the United States....
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Ask Amy: Daughter is disrespectful at home
Dear Amy: Our daughter is looked upon as the smart one in the family, but...
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In addition to topical repellents, there are also some effective products that can deter pests...